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A MEMORIAL

HONORING ATHLETIC TRAINERS AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS "NATIONAL

ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH".

WHEREAS, athletic trainers help athletes become fit so

they can compete in sports and help active people develop and

maintain physical fitness; and

WHEREAS, athletic trainers help athletes succeed by

helping them achieve top physical conditioning; and

WHEREAS, athletic trainers show athletes how to exercise

correctly and may suggest diets and exercises to improve an

athlete's strength; and

WHEREAS, athletic trainers are trained in the prevention

of athletic injuries and recognition, evaluation and immediate

care of athletic injuries; and

WHEREAS, athletic trainers specialize in rehabilitation

and reconditioning of athletic injuries; and

WHEREAS, more people are seeking the assistance of

athletic trainers to stay healthy, fit and injury free; and

WHEREAS, the month of March has been designated national

athletic training month;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the

legislature acknowledge that March is national athletic

training month; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that athletic trainers be

recognized for their role in promoting physical fitness and

healthy lifestyles, and the profession of athletic trainer be

honored; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be

transmitted to a statewide association representing athletic

trainers in New Mexico.